East County Magazine
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DEERHORN VALLEY HOSTS 5TH ANNUAL OLD-FASHIONED INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE AND PICNIC
UPDATE: THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED DUE TO ORGANIZERS HELPING WITH FIRE RELIEF EFFORTS. East County News Service June 11, 2016 (Deerhorn Valley) — Residents of Deerhorn Valley will be holding a true Americana-style parade on Monday, July 4th starting at 10 a.m. Residents of this rural community south of Jamul are invited to take a tractor, lasso a
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: VOTING IN LAKESIDE
June 9, 2016 (Lakeside) — Leon Thompson sent in these photos showing a patriotic-minded voter’s arrival at a polling place in Lakeside via horse and buggy–a most unusual mode of transportation in our modern era. He also snapped a picture showing a creative way to display the”I voted” sticker after casting ballots in this equestrian-friendly community. Printer-friendly version
NEW ART EXHIBIT OPENS AT WIEGHORST MUSEUM IN EL CAJON
East County News Service June 9, 2016 (El Cajon) – The Olaf Wieghorst Museum at the Wieghorst Western Heritage Center, 131 Rea Ave., El Cajon, will present “Moments in Time,” an exhibit featuring 24 pieces created by six artists from June 15 to Aug. 22. Four of the six artists reside in El Cajon, including Gloria Chadwick, Grace Schlesier,
EL CAJON VALLEY HOST LIONS CLUB’S ANNUAL GUNSMOKE CASINO NIGHT JUNE 18
East County News Service June 8, 2016 (El Cajon) — The El Cajon Valley Host Lions Club will combine their fund raising efforts again this year with the Winchester Widows who will help them present their 6th annual Casino Night on June 18th at 6 p.m. in the Pacific Southwest Service Center at 1150 Broadway El Cajon. You’re invited
MT HELIX PARK TO OFFER ASTRONOMY NIGHT , HEART OF MT. HELIX AND CHILDREN’S ART CAMP EVENTS THIS SUMMER
East County News Service Photo Mt. Helix courtesy Allan Ferguson on Flickr June 7, 2016 (Mt. Helix) – This summer, several fun events will be held atop Mt. Helix, including an astrononmy night, the annual heART of Mt. Helix festivities, and an Art in the Park children’s art camp. Scroll down for details. Astronomy Night Saturday, July 9 –
NIGHT FISHING AT SANTEE LAKES STARTS JUNE 9
East County News Service June 7, 2016 (Santee) — Night Fishing is coming to Santee Lakes on Thursday evenings June 9, 23, July 7, 21, and August 4, 18. Permits are $9 Adults, $6 Juniors, $4 extra pole stamp. A lantern is required and no radios are allowed. Annual parking a fishing passes are not valid for special events.
REVIVAL OF THE CITY HEIGHTS ANNEX THEATRE
“The long term goal here is to essentially turn this entire facility into a cultural production facility, so people from the community may learn to make their own T.V. programs and potentially internet YouTube channels, podcasting.” — Nigel Brookes ECM intern Chisato Iverson sat down for a Q&A interview with theatre manager Nigel Brookes on his vision for revitalizing
A SIGHT TO BEHOLD: VISIONARY DANCE PERFORMANCE IN NEW CITY HEIGHTS ANNEX
By Chisato Iversen June 6, 2016 (San Diego) — Visionary Dance Theatre showcased Shadoworx, an amazing dance performance choreographed by Natalia Valerdi-Rogers on May 27 and 28th. All the dancers were stunning. They could really convey their emotions through to the audience. They were able to go from sad and forlorn to sassy and quirky to soft and delicate.
LET’S TALK TURKEY JUNE 18TH AT 2 P.M. AT LAKESIDE LIBRARY
East County News Service June 5, 2016 (Lakeside) – The Lakeside Library will host “Country Living: Let’s Talk Turkey” on Saturday, June 18th at the Lakeside Library on 9839 Vine Street in Lakeside. Come meet local turkey expert Richard Edwords and his therapy turkey Blue as Richard talks about everything turkey. The event is free and open to anyone
RESTAURANTS ANNOUNCED FOR TASTE OF LA MESA: 400 HUNGRY GUESTS EXPECTED JUNE 6TH
East County News Service June 2, 2016 (La Mesa) – The La Mesa Chamber of Commerce will host its eighth annual Taste of La Mesa from 5 to 8 p.m., Monday, June 6, at the La Mesa Community Center, 4975 Memorial Dr., La Mesa. Participating restaurants as of press time include Anthony’s Fish Grotto, BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse, Bo-beau
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DEERHORN VALLEY HOSTS 5TH ANNUAL OLD-FASHIONED INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE AND PICNIC
UPDATE: THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED DUE TO ORGANIZERS HELPING WITH FIRE RELIEF EFFORTS. East County News Service June 11, 2016 (Deerhorn Valley) — Residents of Deerhorn Valley will
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: VOTING IN LAKESIDE
June 9, 2016 (Lakeside) — Leon Thompson sent in these photos showing a patriotic-minded voter’s arrival at a polling place in Lakeside via horse and buggy–a most unusual mode
NEW ART EXHIBIT OPENS AT WIEGHORST MUSEUM IN EL CAJON
East County News Service June 9, 2016 (El Cajon) – The Olaf Wieghorst Museum at the Wieghorst Western Heritage Center, 131 Rea Ave., El Cajon, will present “Moments in
EL CAJON VALLEY HOST LIONS CLUB’S ANNUAL GUNSMOKE CASINO NIGHT JUNE 18
East County News Service June 8, 2016 (El Cajon) — The El Cajon Valley Host Lions Club will combine their fund raising efforts again this year with the Winchester
MT HELIX PARK TO OFFER ASTRONOMY NIGHT , HEART OF MT. HELIX AND CHILDREN’S ART CAMP EVENTS THIS SUMMER
East County News Service Photo Mt. Helix courtesy Allan Ferguson on Flickr June 7, 2016 (Mt. Helix) – This summer, several fun events will be held atop Mt. Helix,
NIGHT FISHING AT SANTEE LAKES STARTS JUNE 9
East County News Service June 7, 2016 (Santee) — Night Fishing is coming to Santee Lakes on Thursday evenings June 9, 23, July 7, 21, and August 4, 18.
REVIVAL OF THE CITY HEIGHTS ANNEX THEATRE
“The long term goal here is to essentially turn this entire facility into a cultural production facility, so people from the community may learn to make their own T.V.
A SIGHT TO BEHOLD: VISIONARY DANCE PERFORMANCE IN NEW CITY HEIGHTS ANNEX
By Chisato Iversen June 6, 2016 (San Diego) — Visionary Dance Theatre showcased Shadoworx, an amazing dance performance choreographed by Natalia Valerdi-Rogers on May 27 and 28th. All the
LET’S TALK TURKEY JUNE 18TH AT 2 P.M. AT LAKESIDE LIBRARY
East County News Service June 5, 2016 (Lakeside) – The Lakeside Library will host “Country Living: Let’s Talk Turkey” on Saturday, June 18th at the Lakeside Library on 9839
RESTAURANTS ANNOUNCED FOR TASTE OF LA MESA: 400 HUNGRY GUESTS EXPECTED JUNE 6TH
East County News Service June 2, 2016 (La Mesa) – The La Mesa Chamber of Commerce will host its eighth annual Taste of La Mesa from 5 to 8
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